Right to Life of Adams County attends Illinois March for Life in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois March for Life was held in Springfield on April 17, and Right to Life of Adams County sponsored a bus trip to facilitate attendance. Thousands gathered at the Capitol to support healthy women, babies and protection for those most vulnerable.

The crowd was addressed by notable speakers such as:

• Bishop Thomas John Paprocki, Diocese of Springfield;
• Kristi Hofferber, advocate and pro-life speaker;
• Minority Leader of the Illinois House of Representatives Tony McCombie, District 89;
• Illinois State Senator Terry Bryant, District 58.

One speaker explained she was a product of rape and incest but was so happy she was allowed to live. Following the speeches, people marched around the Capitol complex singing and carrying signs supporting the right to life for every person. Many attendees scheduled appointments with their elected representatives to express their support.